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#395 of 863 schools in MS

Top 46% in state

Franklin County Middle School

Middle School · Franklin Co School Dist · Meadville, MS

A Franklin Co School Dist middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

236 Edison Street S, Meadville, MS 39653

  • Math 36% vs MS 52% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MS 40% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected-11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$13,050
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Franklin County Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
52%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
40%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 37% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,830

Median home value

$96,500

Median rent

$412/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

77%

Poverty rate

22.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Franklin Co School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Franklin County Middle School is listed in FRANKLIN CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Franklin County Middle School

Franklin County Middle School is a public middle school in Meadville, MS, part of Franklin Co School Dist, serving approximately 182 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin County Middle School

What grades does Franklin County Middle School serve?

Franklin County Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Franklin County Middle School?

Franklin County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Franklin County Middle School rank in MS?

Franklin County Middle School ranks #395 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Franklin County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Franklin County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin County Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Franklin County Middle School a charter school?

No, Franklin County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Franklin County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Franklin County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin County Middle School?

83.5% of students at Franklin County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
182
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 39653)
2,761
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39653; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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